Easter, Ostern, and the Passover Connection
Easter, and its German equivalent Ostern, are peculiar words. They are the English and German language designations for the...
Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855)
"The sectarians deafen one another with their noise and clamor, keep anxiety away with their screeching."
From Soren Kierkegaard’s Fear and Trembling...
This artwork, by the French artist Suzanne de Court (c. 1575–1625), is a watchcase cover decorated with enamel on metal. Suzanne’s artwork draws inspiration...
Erasmus (1466-1536)
"No veneration of Mary is more beautiful than the imitation of her humility. No devotion to the saints is more acceptable to God...
Confucius (c. 551-479 BCE)
"From a gentleman consistency is expected, but not blind fidelity."
The Analects of Confucius (Book XV, section 36) translated by Arthur...
